Treating Varicose Veins With Compression Socks

Treating Varicose Veins With Compression Socks
By Garrett Lynn

If you suffer from varicose veins of any measure, there are
ways to approach your situation to help improve your symptoms
and allow the blood to move more efficiently. The first attempt
to treat varicose veins is the use of compression stockings,
better known as compression socks or hoses. They have been
proven to effectively help treat varicose veins and allow your
legs to feel normal. 

Compression socks can alleviate your legs from collecting blood
clots from long plane or car rides. Although they will not
completely eliminate varicose veins, stockings will take care of
certain symptoms normally caused by veins, such as swelling,
heaviness and aching. The socks are a cheap and simple way to
treat varicose veins, ranging from $50-$125. They apply pressure
around the ankle and go up the leg, allowing the blood to go
back up the leg and towards the heart. They come in different
shapes and have various strengths, all of which should be
discusses with your physician before buying. It is more
effective to obtain a prescription from your physician instead
of buying hoses over the counter, as the compression is much
stronger. 

Compression socks should be strong, but not too tight. They
come in a variety of strengths, styles and colors. You should be
able to find a style and brand that you are comfortable wearing
all day long. At times you will pay more just for the brand
name, and not the effectiveness of the sock. There are brands
that are not the most expensive, but proven to be very effective
for the purpose you are looking for. Make sure you are able to
put on the socks comfortably with ease. 

There are no known complications with wearing compression
stockings; however there will be a sustainable amount of time
before completely adjusting. You might complain of warm legs if
wearing the socks in hot weather all day long.  If you have an
increased risk of forming blood clots in the leg, you should
wear the stockings all day, removing them at night. For those
with varicose veins and venous ulcers, they should be worn for
years. Patients should elevate their legs at night when they are
not wearing the stockings. 

Some practice is required to wear compression socks. You should
put them on first thing in the morning after getting out of bed.
You might have to apply a small amount of silicone lotion or
place a rubber glove on the toes to pass the stockings over
legs. There may be a great deal of pulling to get the stockings
past the ankle. Once you are used to wearing them, putting them
on will be easier as the days go on. 

The socks will last around 6-12 months. It is best to hand-wash
the stockings in order to maintain the elasticity. Depending on
the brand and price of the stocking that you purchase, the
longevity may be longer or shorter. 

If you feel you need immediate care for your veins, no matter
the severity, see a physician today to see which compression
socks are right for you. A stronger compression might be
necessary, which means seeking a prescription given by your
local physician.

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